Name: ___________________________ Remarks:
Section: _______________
Date: __________________
Directions: Determine what the theme is for the story and explain your
answer. Remember, a theme is a lesson or message in the story. Write
in complete sentences. (10 points)
Set A
Dan and Doug led the journalism club. While Dan was
generally regarded as a better writer than Doug, Doug was
invaluable to the publication for his investigative skills.
Together, they had uncovered a scandal in the cafeteria that
had been dubbed "Horsemeat-Gate." Due to Dan and Doug's
compelling story, interest in the high school paper grew. Dan
was even interviewed by the local paper. During the interview
Dan spoke at length about all he had done to write the story.
He failed to mention Doug's involvement. Doug felt slighted
and confronted Dan, but Dan asserted that he was the main
writer of the story and therefore deserved the credit. Shortly
after the blowout, Doug left the journalism club. The people
of the town were interested in the high school paper, but
without Doug's knack for finding good stories, the quality of
the paper diminished and so did interest in the paper. Now
that his popularity surge had ended, Dan had more time to
think. He reasoned that they'd still be on top of the world if
Doug hadn't been so stubborn and selfish.
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- Fighting!!
Name: ___________________________ Remarks:
Section: _______________
Date: __________________
Directions: Determine what the theme is for the story and explain your
answer. Remember, a theme is a lesson or message in the story. Write
in complete sentences. (10 points)
Set B
When Curtis transferred to our high school from some fancy
private school, I was assigned the job of showing him around
our building. First, I showed him our trophy case. Our school
has done put together some quality teams and programs over
the years, so our trophy case was pretty full. Curtis was not
impressed. He claimed that the trophy case was at least twice
as big as ours and much more crowded. Next I showed him
our swimming pool. Not every high school has a swimming
pool, so we were proud of ours, but Curtis couldn’t care less.
“The swimming pool at my old school is bigger and more
modern. This one looks kind of dirty,” he said with disdain. I
continued to guide Curtis around the school, showing him our
cafeteria, gymnasium, and even our garden, but Curtis
seemed disappointed with everything that he saw. He’d
quickly compare it to his old school, which in his words was
superior to ours in every way. The last thing I showed Curtis
was the front door. I told him that he would like this one best
because he could walk through it and go back to his old
school.
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Summary of the Last leaf
Originally written by Mr. O. Henry
A section of New York called Greenwich Village is known by many
people who have the interest in art and others go there for the
bohemian life of the village. Among the artist living at the village were
Johnsy and Sue.
The two artists, Johnsy and Sue share an apartment. The artists'
community which was soon invaded by a malicious disease called
pneumonia which spreads its deadly influence, mowing down many
members in this society. Johnsy is infected and soon gives up hope
for survival. She rely her destiny to the survival of one last leaf on a
vine which she perceives through her window while lying scarcely
moving on her bed.
The attending physician informs Sue that Johnsy's chance for survival
is limited unless she has something to hope for. Sue informs Mr.
Behrman, an old fellow artist, he was a fierce, intense little man who
considered himself a watchdog and protector of the two young artists
living above him. Mr. Behrman is above 60 years old and is yet to
paint his masterpiece. He is annoyed that Johnsy has such little
hope. He is aware of her wish to die when the last leaf falls.
The next morning, after a vicious storm, Johnsy sees the last
remaining leaf still clinging to life. She decides that she wants to
continue living: there must be a reason that the leaf has refused to die,
and it is a sin to want to die. Johnsy recovers from her illness.
Sue informs her some time later that Mr. Behrman had died of
pneumonia and the medics had found a burning lamp, a ladder and
a palette containing a mixture of colours similar to that of a leaf, next
to his completely wet, collapsed body. He had contracted pneumonia
and expired due to his critical condition.
It becomes pertinently clear that Mr. Behrman had finally painted his
long-promised masterpiece - the leaf which saved Johnsy's life,
sacrificing his in the process.
Summary of the Last leaf
Originally written by Mr. O. Henry
A section of New York called Greenwich Village is known by many
people who have the interest in art and others go there for the
bohemian life of the village. Among the artist living at the village were
Johnsy and Sue.
The two artists, Johnsy and Sue share an apartment. The artists'
community which was soon invaded by a malicious disease called
pneumonia which spreads its deadly influence, mowing down many
members in this society. Johnsy is infected and soon gives up hope
for survival. She rely her destiny to the survival of one last leaf on a
vine which she perceives through her window while lying scarcely
moving on her bed.
The attending physician informs Sue that Johnsy's chance for survival
is limited unless she has something to hope for. Sue informs Mr.
Behrman, an old fellow artist, he was a fierce, intense little man who
considered himself a watchdog and protector of the two young artists
living above him. Mr. Behrman is above 60 years old and is yet to
paint his masterpiece. He is annoyed that Johnsy has such little
hope. He is aware of her wish to die when the last leaf falls.
The next morning, after a vicious storm, Johnsy sees the last
remaining leaf still clinging to life. She decides that she wants to
continue living: there must be a reason that the leaf has refused to die,
and it is a sin to want to die. Johnsy recovers from her illness.
Sue informs her some time later that Mr. Behrman had died of
pneumonia and the medics had found a burning lamp, a ladder and
a palette containing a mixture of colours similar to that of a leaf, next
to his completely wet, collapsed body. He had contracted pneumonia
and expired due to his critical condition.
It becomes pertinently clear that Mr. Behrman had finally painted his
long-promised masterpiece - the leaf which saved Johnsy's life,
sacrificing his in the process.
 Pen Name: O. Henry
O. Henry was an American writer whose short stories are known
for wit, wordplay and clever twist endings. He wrote nearly 600
stories about life in America.
Real name: William Sidney Porter
Born: September 11, 1862, in Greensboro, North Carolina.
He was sentenced 5 years because of embezzlement. While
in prison he began writing short stories, he published 12
stories while in jail. After serving 3 years of the five-year
sentence, he was released for good behavior.
He used a pseudonym, Olivier Henry, only once and
changed his pen name to O. Henry, not wanting his readers
to know he was in jail. After his release he moved to New
York City in 1902 and wrote a story a week for the New York
World, and also for other publishers.
Pen Name: O. Henry
O. Henry was an American writer whose short stories are known
for wit, wordplay and clever twist endings. He wrote nearly 600
stories about life in America.
Real name: William Sidney Porter
Born: September 11, 1862, in Greensboro, North Carolina.
He was sentenced 5 years because of embezzlement. While
in prison he began writing short stories, he published 12
stories while in jail. After serving 3 years of the five-year
sentence, he was released for good behavior.
He used a pseudonym, Olivier Henry, only once and
changed his pen name to O. Henry, not wanting his readers
to know he was in jail. After his release he moved to New
York City in 1902 and wrote a story a week for the New York
World, and also for other publishers.